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Season’s Greetings
A charming card from 1932 with the inscription inside "From our fireside to your fireside goes our greetings sincere for a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Mr & Mrs Lloyd Geidt, Cumberland, BC".
The Courtenay and District Museum board and staff would like to extend wishes to all for a wonderful and safe holiday!
Gift Shop News and Members-Only Sale
The museum gift shop has fabulous new seasonal items like The Dinosaurs’ Night Before Christmas, as well as games, toys, and stocking stuffers for every age. Come in and start checking off your shopping list.
And don’t forget, the Members-Only Gift Shop Sale begins this month! From now until December 24 at 1:00 PM, members will receive a 25% off holiday discount on most products in the gift shop. This offer does not apply to items already marked down or on consignment.
Your valid membership card must be shown at the time of purchase. Not a member? No worries! Purchase a membership at the museum or online, and you immediately qualify for the discount.
In Memoriam: Lawrence Burns
Local heritage lost an invaluable resource person with the recent passing of Lawrence Burns.
Mr. Burns, the former chair of the Courtenay Heritage Advisory Commission, was awarded Heritage BC’s Award of Recognition in the Distinguished Service category for his commitment to heritage conservation in 2020.
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Santa’s Workshop
The dedicated volunteers of Santa’s Workshop are back for Christmas 2025!
The Courtenay Museum is once again a drop-off location for new or “gently-used” toys, books and games to help brighten the holiday season for local kids and families. The drop-off deadline is Friday, December 12.
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Upcoming Exhibit - New Acquisitions
Have you ever wondered what’s recently been donated to your local museum? In celebration of the Comox Valley, New Acquisitions will shine a spotlight on some of the donations that haven’t yet been seen by the public.
This Courtenay and District Museum curated exhibit is only possible because of this community; the families, descendants and donors who trust the museum to preserve and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of this region. From decoy brants to deco lamps and anything in between, this exhibit has something for everyone.
Museum Holiday Closure
The museum will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 at 1:00 PM through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The museum will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 10:00 AM and resume its regular hours.
From the Archives: Photo of the Month
CDM #2020.15.3 Snow & icicles as seen from 595 Harmston Avenue, January 1950
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Festive Recipes
Museum staff searched the archives cook book collection to provide a couple of recipes for the holidays. Both are from a book of "Personal Recipes" likely produced in the late 1950s as a fund raiser by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion Branch 17, Courtenay.
For those who want a twist on classic holiday fare, try a taste of Boiled Fruit Cake from Mrs. N.M. Pimlott. And for those cooks who like a pared down shopping list, why not a 2 ingredient Peanut Butter Candy from Evelyn Burns. Enjoy!
Click Here for the Full Recipes
Follow the Courtenay Museum on Instagram!
The museum is scheduling lectures and events throughout the year, so follow us on Instagram and stay up to date on all events and news.
Have you visited the museum recently? We’d love to see your photos! Post a pic and tag us with #CourtenayMuseum
Become a Museum Member
Is your membership due for renewal, or are you considering becoming a member?
We’ve made it easier than ever to renew or sign up for a museum membership with our brand-new Membership Program!
Why become a member?
As a member, you’ll also be supporting our work in preserving and sharing stories like those found in the museum's award-winning local history book, Watershed Moments, and its follow-up, Step Into Wilderness.
Whether you’re renewing or joining for the first time, this new process is designed to save you time and keep you connected. Don’t miss out—visit our membership page to renew or sign up today and continue enjoying all the perks of being part of our museum community!
To celebrate the launch of our new Membership program, the Courtenay and District Museum is holding a members-only giveaway each month from July through December. Everyone who signs up will be automatically entered to win a copy of Step into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around Comox Valley.
Not a member yet? Join online today for your chance to win at the end of August!
We Want Your Feedback
If you’ve been to the museum recently, we’re interested in your feedback. Fill out our short survey to explore what people enjoy and where they’re visiting from.
Click here to take the survey
Museum Funding
In 1961, founders of the Courtenay and District Historical Society began with a regional mandate to create the Courtenay and District Museum (CDM) to collect, preserve and interpret natural and cultural heritage of the Comox Valley. Core values encompass integrity, inclusiveness, community service, rigorous research, objective interpretation and public outreach.
Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
Thank you to the team at ABC Printing & Signs for ongoing fantastic work!
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